Home
U.S. Army Capt. Jesse Searls, AGR Program Manager/OCS Commander, District of Columbia National Guard, gives a presentation during the Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course (CFD-IC) at the D.C. National Guard’s 260th Regiment Regional Training Institute (RTI) at Fort Belvoir, Va., March 15, 2024. The course teaches new instructors, trainers, and facilitators how to build lesson plans and effectively reach their intended audience. (

CFD-IC: Mentors, guides, and catalysts for effective instruction
Representatives from the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy attend and speak during a D.C. Commission on Black Men and Boys meeting in Washington, D.C, April 30, 2024. The commission seeks solutions to disparities affecting Black men and boys in the District to include social conditions, crime and incarceration rates.

CGYCA partners with D.C. Commission on Black Men and Boys to repair ‘community villages and pipelines’
The District of Columbia National Guard recognizes the bravery and exceptional service of AAPI military and civilian personnel during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and all year. During the month of May, we recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, defense, culture, and overall nation. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

D.C. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen describe what AAPI Heritage Month means to them
Members of the 1st Battalion 5th Infantry Regiment "Bobcats" meet for a 20th anniversary of their deployment to Mosul, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and commemorate the 19th anniversary of the passing of their colleague, Sgt. Stephen R. Sherman, who was killed in action by an improvised explosive device, on Feb. 3, at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va. The Bobcats provided a wreath that was laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Sherman’s mother who was accompanied by the Sentinels of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment – The Old Guard. After laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Sherman’s honor, the Bobcats paid tribute to Sherman, and his surviving mother, by visiting his headstone and recalling stories of Sherman. Sherman’s mother closed the commemorative gathering by distributing coins dedicated to Sherman’s memory.

Reflections on Sgt. Richard Sherman: A life still living through social connection
From left, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith, Senior Enlisted Leader, D.C. National Guard; Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, commanding general (interim), D.C. National Guard; Dr. Theresa Owolabi, Sexual Assault Response Program Manager, D.C. National Guard, and Amanda Dunsford, Victim Advocate Coordinator, D.C. National Guard, stand for a photograph following the command team signing a joint proclamation in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, at the D.C. Armory, April 17, 2024. The D.C. National Guard continues to take bold actions on victims care and support, accountability, prevention, climate and culture.

D.C. National Guard command team signs 2024 SAAPM Joint Proclamation
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (interim), D.C. National Guard, and the 257th Army Band joined Mayor Muriel Bowser for the 2024 Emancipation Day Parade and concert. The event which commemorates the end of slavery is organized by the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs (MOCA). On April 16, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, ending slavery in the District of Columbia. Passage of the law came over 8 months before President Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation.

2024 D.C. Emancipation Day Parade
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Leland L. Blanchard II relinquished command of the District of Columbia Army National Guard’s Land Component Command to Brig. Gen. Craig M. Maceri during a change of command ceremony April 13 at the D.C. Armory. The ceremony, steeped in military tradition and protocol, featured the traditional passing of the unit colors symbolizing the transfer of authority from one commander to another.

D.C. Army National Guard Marks Change in Leadership for Land Component
From left, Mr. Joseph Althoff, Integrated Primary Prevention Manager; Mr. Jason Dickson, DCANG Prevention Coordinator, Ms. Juliann Bryant, DCANG Prevention Analyst, and Mr. Karlus Madison, DCARNG Prevention Analyst, stand for a photograph following a meeting at Joint Base Andrews, April 5, 2024. The District of Columbia National Guard's Integrated Resilience Operations (IRO) program equips the organization with the knowledge, skills, tools and resources required to continually assess and adjust mitigation plans for unit commanders and senior leaders of the D.C. National Guard geared toward identifying where the organization succeeds and where there's challenges.

Integrated Resilience Operations (IRO): Pillars of mental, spiritual, physical, and social resilience
The Washington Nationals honored members of the National Guard during National Guard Night at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., April 5, 2024. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were featured in the pregame ceremonies to honor their military service. The District of Columbia National Guard provides trained, ready and resilient joint forces for multi-domain operations globally for the U.S. Army and Air Force, and locally in the District.. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

National Guard night at Nationals Park 2024
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we bring awareness to sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, sexual abuse, stalking, hazing, sexual harassment, intervention, prevention, and being committed to being an active by standard. This year's DoD's theme is “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate." The campaign underlines eliminating sexual assault and sexual harassment by working together to build a respectful culture for all. And the critical roles in strengthening command climate by engaging in behaviors that protect others.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Invisible scars and dismantling a culture of sexual violence
District of Columbia National Guard holds Women Empowerment Panel to commemorate Women’s History Month in the D.C. National Guard Armory, March 28, 2024. The panel features Chief Master Sgt. Naconda Hinton, Senior Enlisted Leader, 113th Medical Group; Capt. Mayauda Bowens, Logistics Support Operations Officer; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Annette Johnson-Tate, DCARNG Officer Strength Manager; Vakisa Bragg, Program Analyst and Ms. Nicole McDermott, Chief of Staff (DCGO-DCNG).

District of Columbia National Guard holds Women Empowerment Panel to celebrate Women’s History Month
Chief Master Sgt. Tracy Sparkman, senior enlisted leader, 201st Airlift Squadron, District of Columbia Air National Guard, and Johnnie Scott-Rice, chairperson, National Congress of Black Women, serve as guest speakers for the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy’s monthly Cupcakes and Conversations, March 21, 2024. Cupcakes and Conversations provides a space for one-on-one engagements with prominent civic leaders and professionals.

Cupcakes and Conversations offers engagement, vision boards and next steps for the future
The 2024 theme of Women's History Month is Women Who Have Made Great Achievements. This month, we recognize the achievements of contributors throughout American military history.

Marching Through History: A Soldier's Perspective on Women's History Month
U.S. Army Capt. Ketner Jackson, deputy commander, 33rd WMD-CST, receives a briefing from a member of the U.S. Secret Service in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2024. The 33rd WMD-CST was strategically positioned to respond effectively with D.C. Fire, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP) units.

‘The President’s CST’ for a reason: 33rd WMD-CST supports 2024 SOTUA
Cpl. Marquita Chase, avionic mechanic, District of Columbia Army National Guard Aviation, reviews a manual prior to maintenance on a UH-60 Blackhawk at Davison Army Airfield, Feb. 3, 2024. DCARNG Aviation is comprised of four different units with women visibly represented in all sections to include pilots, maintainers, supply, operations, administration, and flight paramedics.

The Sky's the Limit: The Women of D.C. National Guard Army Aviation
1st Lt. Nick Harrison, D.C. National Guard, received his official certification as a military legal professional as part of the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School's Officer Basic Course, Charlottesville, Va., Feb. 28, 2024. He will serve within the D.C. National Guard Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (DCNG OSJA). (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

Serving with Intention: D.C. National Guard’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) expands
The District of Columbia National Guard joins the Department of Defense in honoring the contributions of women serving in the military and DOD civilian forces, celebrating their achievements in March and throughout the year. During Women's History Month, we celebrate courageous women who have helped our Nation build a fairer, more just society. And this month's theme, Women Who Made Great Achievements, recognizes the changemakers who inspire us all. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

Women's History Month: Women Who Made Great Achievements
Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) and Virginia Task Force 1 (VA-TF1) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FMEA) train during an Urban Search and Rescue Task Force exercise, at Montgomery County Airpark and Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA), Feb. 15, 2024. The training represents a new partnership for members of the D.C. National Guard’s Aviation Detachment, nicknamed District Dustoff, designed to improve interoperability and familiarity between partners involved in disaster response in the DMV.

District Dustoff bolsters partnership with local Urban Search & Rescue
Soldiers with the 1946th Financial Management Support Detachment, District of Columbia National Guard, are greeted by family, friends, senior leadership and D.C. National Guard Family Programs reps at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Feb. 16, 2024. Guard members returned from a nine-month deployment to Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, providing financial management support to Kosovo Forces assigned to the NATO peacekeeping mission.

1946th Financial Management Support Detachment returns from Kosovo
Next month, Brig. Gen. Dean celebrates 42 years of military service. Over four decades ago, he was a teen living in Washinton state, recruited into the Army National Guard by his own father. He had a broad goal: To be as tactically proficient as his active-duty counterpart. He accomplished that and a whole lot more as D.C. National Guard TAG since 2018.

D.C. National Guard Adjutant General on his 42 years, visualization, and a stronger diversified force
The District of Columbia National Guard launches the Female Mentoring and Morale Program (FMMP) during the Family Programs Health and Wellness workshop. The FMMP is a new initiative under the Army’s Women’s Initiatives Team (WIT), the Secretary of the Army approved the D.C. FMMP chapter officially in December of 2022.

Women in Uniform Facilitating Development: DC National Guard Establishes Female Mentoring and Morale Program (FMMP)
Spc. Jasmine Felton, a District of Columbia National Guard electronics and calibration technician within the Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) section, inventories mechanical tube scales at the Surface Equipment Maintenance Facilities/Combined Support Maintenance Shop at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Jan. 18, 2024. Standardized measurements ensure weapons systems from aircraft to mission-critical vehicles operate safely and effectively.

TMDE: The ‘hidden gem’ that tests, adjusts and verifies accuracy for readiness
Sgt. Maj. Esmeralda Vaquerano, G-1 (personnel) Sergeant Major for the D.C. Army National Guard and Sgt. Jessica A. Frazer, Recruitment and Retention Battalion, D.C. Army National Guard are briefed by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) during a State Partnership Program visit to the Caribbean Military Academy (CMA), Dec. 12-14, 2023. D.C. Guard members participated in an NCO Career Development Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) which included reviewing training, promotions, leadership, duties and responsibilities of NCOs with JDF’s Jamaica Regiment, Support Brigade, and the Martitime, Air and Cyber Command (MACC).

NCO development a ‘security goal’ as D.C. National Guard and Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) mark 25-year state partnership
Cadets of the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy Class 61 receive their diplomas upon completion of a 22 week long “quasi-military" course, during a residential phase commencement ceremony at the University of the District of Columbia, Dec. 29, 2023. Since 2013, the mission of the program is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth, and produce program graduates with the values, skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults.

'Class of many firsts': CGYCA Class 61 grads earn scholarships and admission into UDC
The District of Columbia Army National Guard officially activates Delta Company, 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion during a ceremony Dec. 9, 2023, at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. The unit is the first of its kind in the D.C. Army National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Erica Jaros)

District of Columbia Army National Guard Activates its First Military Intelligence Unit
Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard's aeromedical evacuation operation, Det 2 G Co 2/104th General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB) at Davison Army Airfield conduct hoist training, Nov. 8, 2023. Training scenarios are used to build proficiency and effectiveness to ensure members are ready to respond to emergency medical missions anywhere. The D.C. Army National Guard is the only dedicated military aeromedical evacuation unit in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)

D.C. National Guard's "District Dustoff" tests aeromedical proficiency
The U.S. Army School of Music named Spc. Margaret Suarez, a flutist with the District of Columbia National Guard 257th Army Band, the National Guard Army Bands Soldier of the Year for 2023, Oct. 13, 2023. The purpose of The Army Bands Soldier/NCO of the Year Competition identifies those Army musicians who best embodied the concept of highly trained, disciplined, holistically fit experts and professionals.

Flutist hits different note as 2023 National Guard Army Bands Soldier of the Year
Dozens of wheeled vehicle mechanics (91B) keep tactical vehicles operational at the District of Columbia National Guard’s Combined Support Maintenance Shop at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Oct. 21, 2023. Four maintenance shops ensure mechanics are technically sound in maintenance and recovery to fulfill mission requirements. Vehicles include Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTV), Light Medium Tactical Vehicles (LMTV), High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright)

Keeping vehicles ‘Fully Mission Capable’ (FMC) no matter where it is
National Guard Bureau (NGB) J39 hosted a WMD-CST Capabilities Symposium allowing federal partners, state/local agencies, and civilian first responders to get an up-close look at the 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) at the D.C. Armory, Nov. 6, 2023. The team is able to deploy rapidly, respond to an incident within 90 minutes and assist local first-responders in determining the nature of a weapon of mass destruction or chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive incidents. Earlier this year, the 33rd WMD-CST acquired a Vehicle-Mounted Radiological Detection System (VMRDS). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur Wright)

‘Ready to respond to the unknowns’: Vehicle-Mounted Radiological Detection System (VMRDS) elevates CST interoperability
DC National Guard News
CFD-IC: Mentors, guides, and catalysts for effective instruction
U.S. Army Capt. Jesse Searls, AGR Program Manager/OCS Commander, District of Columbia National Guard, gives a presentation during the Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course (CFD-IC) at the D.C. National Guard’s 260th Regiment Regional Training Institute (RTI) at Fort Belvoir, Va., March 15, 2024. The course teaches new instructors, trainers, and facilitators how to build lesson plans and effectively reach their intended audience. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)
May 10, 2024 - The Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course (CFD-IC) at the District of Columbia National Guard’s 260th Regiment Regional Training Institute (RTI) is open to E-6 and above from all military branches and components. The...
CGYCA partners with D.C. Commission on Black Men and Boys to repair ‘community villages and pipelines’
Representatives from the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy attend and speak during a D.C. Commission on Black Men and Boys meeting in Washington, D.C, April 30, 2024. The commission seeks solutions to disparities affecting Black men and boys in the District to include social conditions, crime and incarceration rates. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)
May 6, 2024 - Representatives from the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy attend and speak during a D.C. Commission on Black Men and Boys meeting in Washington, D.C, April 30, 2024. The commission seeks solutions to disparities...
D.C. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen describe what AAPI Heritage Month means to them
May 1, 2024 - The District of Columbia National Guard recognizes the bravery and exceptional service of AAPI military and civilian personnel during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and all year...
More
National Guard News
Guard Bureau Chief Promotes Partnerships at Defense Services Asia Exhibition
Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, participates in the 2024 Defence Services Asia conference and exhibit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 6, 2024. While at DSA, Hokanson joined a panel discussion to talk about the National Guard State Partnership Program.
May 12, 2024 - KUALA LUMPUR – Alliances and partnerships underscored the National Guard Bureau chief’s participation in one of Asia’s largest defense and homeland security events on May 6. Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, the Guard’s top officer,...
Virginia Guard Takes Holistic Approach to Health, Readiness
The Virginia National Guard has a new Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce of specialists to help maintain the force’s readiness and health. The team includes general prevention specialists and members focused on preventing workplace, sexual and family violence and abuse, harassment and self-directed harm.
May 10, 2024 - RICHMOND, Va. – While the Virginia National Guard has long had dedicated personnel ready to respond to a Soldier or Airman in crisis, a new team of specialists focuses on prevention to help maintain the force’s readiness and...
West Virginia’s 167th Wing Conducts Readiness Exercise
A U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System from Alpha Battery, 5-113th Field Artillery Battalion, North Carolina National Guard, is loaded into a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with the 167th Airlift Wing as part of a live-fire exercise during exercise Sentry Unicorn 2024 at Holland Drop Zone, Vass, North Carolina, Apr. 20, 2024. Held in tandem with the West Virginia National Guard Sentry Storm exercise, Sentry Unicorn 2024 served as a Readiness Exercise Validation to gauge the wing’s self-assessment capabilities.
May 10, 2024 - MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - The 167th Airlift Wing completed a four-day Readiness Exercise Validation, Sentry Unicorn 2024, at Shepherd Field April 21.Held in tandem with the West Virginia National Guard’s Sentry Storm 2024...
More
Social Media
Facebook
Logo
District of Columbia National Guard celebrated #WomensEqualityDay Aug. 26 by com...
Facebook
Logo
Congratulations to Col. Sandy M. Smith, District of Columbia National Guard Huma...
Facebook
Logo
#CitizenSoldiers from the District of Columbia National Guard enhanced #readines...
Facebook
Logo
The 257th Army Band wrapped-up their summer concert series, "Of the People, For ...
Facebook
Logo
Check out this fantastic coverage by Airman Magazine of the 113th Wing DC Air Na...
Facebook
Logo
Brigadier General Maren McAvoy is retiring after a distinguished career in the U...
Facebook
Logo
Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Billingsley of the D.C. National Guard's 33rd Civil Suppo...
Facebook
Logo
The District of Columbia National Guard's Commanding General, Maj. Gen. William ...
Facebook
Logo
Staff Sgt. Daniel Billingsley of the District of Colombia National Guard’s 33rd ...
Facebook
Logo
Brig. Gen. Robert K. Ryan, Land Component Command Commanding General, and his le...
Facebook
Logo
Looking for #freemusic? Look no further because the 257th Army Band is currently...
Facebook
Logo
Brig. Gen. Keith G. MacDonald, 113th Wing Commander, exemplifies #leadership: “...
Facebook
Logo
Congratulations to Brig. Gen. Keith G. MacDonald on his promotion Aug. 3! The 11...
Facebook
Logo
The 53rd iteration of the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy is in full sw...
Facebook
Logo
With partners in Jamaica and Burkina Faso, the District of Columiba National Gua...
Facebook
Logo
Next year the Army Combat Fitness Test is set to be the new standard in Army Phy...
Facebook
Logo
Staff. Sgt Amanda Rose is the Army Combat Fitness Test Coordinator for the D.C. ...
Facebook
Logo
Are you transitioning from military service to the civilian world anytime soon? ...
Facebook
Logo
Change of Command of the District of Columbia National Guard’s Joint Force Headq...
Facebook

Like Us
X

Follow Us
DCNG News, Photos and Videos
MORE PHOTOS
Defense News
Feed List

Bradenton Native Serves in the Middle ...

Lt. Cmdr. Natasha Niemann, a native of Bradenton, Fl., is playing a critical role at Commander, Naval Forces Central Comm...

Army reservist finds unlimited opportu...

AGADIR, Morocco – These are the types of adventures Sgt. Triston Cody envisioned when he enlisted in 2021 – traveling acr...

Air Force Doctrine Podcast: Decipherin...

This episode features the top 3 finalists in the LeMay Center’s Fall ’23 Inspiring Doctrinal Innovation Essay Contest, wh...

LRC Ansbach transportation specialist ...

Stephen Davis grew up a military brat. Following in his father’s footsteps, he and his two brothers all chose to serve in...

U.S. Air Force aircraft arrive in Lith...

U.S. Air Force Airmen and aircraft, based in the European theater, kicked off exercise Astral Knight 24 at forward operat...
Commanding General
                                 

Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie
   Biography

Our Components
Helpful Links
Report Suspicious Activity (iSaulte)

If you have information that may be of interest to U.S. Army Counterintelligence, please click   https://www.inscom.army.mil/isalute/ to submit an iSALUTE Suspicious Activity Report.  You may also report by telephone at 1-800-CALL-SPY (1-800-225-5779).